How do you file your weekly claim for unemployment - Washington ESD process?

You file through the Washington ESD eServices website. Log in with your SecureAccess Washington (SAW) account and look for the 'File Weekly Claim' option. You'll need to report any work you did that week, any money you earned, and answer questions about whether you were able and available for work.

Make sure you have your job search activities ready too. Washington ESD requires you to do at least 3 job search activities per week and you might need to report them when filing your weekly claim.

I was having trouble getting through to Washington ESD when I had questions about my weekly filing. Spent hours on hold. Someone here mentioned Claimyr (claimyr.com) and they actually helped me get connected to an agent quickly. There's a demo video at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ that shows how it works.

The weekly claim filing window is usually Sunday through Saturday for the previous week. You have until 11:59 PM on Saturday to file for that week. If you miss the deadline, you might be able to file a late claim but there could be delays in your payment.

ugh this system is so confusing!! why cant they just make it simple. i keep getting different answers about whether i need to report my part time work hours or just the money i made

Pro tip: File your weekly claim on the same day each week to build a routine. I do mine every Sunday morning and it only takes 5-10 minutes once you get used to it.

Make sure you're answering the able and available questions correctly. If you say you weren't available for work for any reason, it might flag your claim for review.

The questions on the weekly claim can be confusing. They ask about vacation pay, holiday pay, pension payments, and other income. Make sure you understand what each one means before answering.

I messed up my first few weekly claims and had to get them corrected. It took forever to get through to someone at Washington ESD. My friend told me about Claimyr and it actually worked - got connected to an agent in like 10 minutes instead of hours on hold.

Download the weekly claim confirmation after you submit it! I always save a copy just in case there are any issues later. You can access it right after filing.

The system usually opens for weekly claim filing on Sunday morning around 6 AM. Sometimes it's down for maintenance so don't wait until the last minute on Saturday night to file.

If you're on standby status, the weekly claim process is a little different. You still need to file but you won't need to do job search activities. Make sure your employer is reporting your status correctly to Washington ESD.

Keep track of your benefit year dates! Your weekly claims are only valid during your benefit year. If your year expires, you might need to file a new claim.

this whole process stressed me out at first but its actually pretty straightforward once you do it a few times. just read each question carefully and be honest about your situation

Remember that Washington ESD can audit your claims later, so keep good records of everything - job search activities, work hours, wages earned. Don't just rely on your memory.

If you're doing gig work or freelancing while on unemployment, make sure you understand how to report that income correctly. It's not the same as regular W-2 wages.

The Washington ESD mobile app can be helpful for filing weekly claims on the go, but I still prefer using the full website on a computer. Easier to see all the details.

When I had questions about my weekly claims, I tried calling Washington ESD for weeks with no luck. Finally used Claimyr to get through and the agent explained everything clearly. Wish I had known about it sooner!

One more thing - if your weekly claim gets flagged for any reason and goes into pending status, don't panic. It happens sometimes and usually resolves within a few days. Just keep filing your weekly claims while it's being reviewed.